Beechcraft Baron vs P180 Avanti

Overview

The Beechcraft Baron and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piaggio respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 6,005 m for the Beechcraft Baron. At 5,489 kg MTOW, the P180 Avanti is 2.4x the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.

The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 26 years before the P180 Avanti (1960 vs 1986).

Beechcraft Baron

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
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P180 Avanti

Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
Piaggio P180 Avanti Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio
First flight 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 246 units
Average unit price $7.7 million
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Beechcraft Baron

Wing area 18.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 9.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,745 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,005 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,432 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW â—‰

P180 Avanti

Wing area 16.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 732 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,402 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 317 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 29 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or P180 Avanti?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.

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